With technological advancements on the rise in Nigeria, specifically in the realm of smartphones, these devices have become an integral part of everyday life. In addition to people’s dependency on technology, there’s been a similar surge of players who enjoy digital games as well. Whether it is puzzles, mobile or video games, major tournaments, or online betting and casino games, more and more people in Nigeria are opening themselves to the world of Gaming and iGaming through different platforms.
Accessibility
When it comes to the Gaming/iGaming business in Nigeria, there are essentially three divisions that offer distinct forms of betting and different ways to access them. While accessibility’s proving to be a significant feature behind a platform’s success in the evolving space, as technology progresses, there may be further changes in the way a platform outshines its competitors.
Mobile Gaming
According to one of the recent internet access report that’s factored in global data, in Nigeria, 83% of the populace has a mobile phone, while the internet percentage is only 42%. Hence, owing to the wide range, affordability, and accessibility of mobile phones in addition to their user-friendly data packages, mobile games continue to dominate the gaming space in the country. With the local mobile gaming industry establishing itself, numerous domestic companies are in the process of creating games specific to Nigerian players, and revenues from this industry are expected to hit at an annual rate of 16% through to the year 2022.
iGaming
One of the oldest forms of gaming in the world, Casino has stood the test of time owing to its simplicity and variety of games, not to forget the enjoyment quotient. While some of the major Nigerian cities have succeeded in the casino business, online casinos have taken over the digital space exceptionally well. With access through computers, tabs, and smartphones, iGaming industry has been rising in Nigeria. There’s more creative scope for game developers in the digital space to expand online casino gaming and slots, with themes that are appealing to the masses. For instance at the JackpotCity online casino, one can enjoy over 600 casino games and nearly 450 slot games with different themes!
Console, PC, And Competitive Gaming
Owing to increasing pricing and the current lack of broadband infrastructure, PC and console gaming have struggled to gain traction across Nigeria, however, eSports is one such platform that has led to these platforms becoming popular with prospective players. Albeit, eSports is at a nascent stage, it has surprisingly reached over $1 billion in revenue with over 433 million people globally.
While Nigerian trend-setters have been eyeing eSports both as an audience sport and an aggressive gaming platform, the establishment of the African Gaming League in 2016 and later Esports Nigeria have led to the development and nurturing of gaming communities across the country by setting up a wide range of gaming leagues in addition to global challenges and competitive games.
It is an exhilarating experience for game lovers in Nigeria right now, with the kind of mobile app games, eSport tournaments, and mobile browser casino games established to create a pulsating gaming platform for them.
